Jax Forrest & Seth Mendoza Set For Rematch At Who's Number One
Jax Forrest & Seth Mendoza Set For Rematch At Who's Number One
Jax Forrest and Seth Mendoza are set for a rematch at Who's Number One in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
Jax Forrest and Seth Mendoza will meet for the fourth time in less than a year at Who's Number One. Both wrestlers are making their returns to the event. Mendoza battled Bo Bassett in 2021 while Forrest earned victories over Nate Jesuroga in 2022 and Jordyn Raney in 2023.
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Forrest and Mendoza traded technical superiority victories during the freestyle season. Mendoza notched at 12-1 win in the U20 US Open quarterfinals this April, then Forrest responded with a 29 second tech in the Fargo finals in July. Their last folkstyle meeting came in December in the finals of the Carnahan Memorial Invitationals. It was a scramble-filled 8-5 victory for Forrest that is probably the best predictor of the kind of match fans can expect at Who's Number One. In that bout, both Forrest and Mendoza fired multiple leg attacks, and both demonstrated high level counter skills. It sets the stage for an ultra-exciting rematch in Johnstown.
Bishop McCort Junior Jax Forrest is one of the most highly coveted recruits in the class of 2026, and his recruiting process is wide open. In the past year, he's won titles at Super 32, Powerade, PIAAs, and Fargo. He also finished 4th at the US Olympic Trials. He has a pile of credentials, but that isn't what makes him a must-watch wrestler. His wide-open style and unconventional arsenal make Forrest one of the most entertaining high school wrestlers on the planet.
Seth Mendoza is a three-time Illinois state champ for Chicago powerhouse program Mt. Carmel. He's been near the top of the rankings for his entire high school career and regularly earns victories over highly ranked opponents. The 2025 Missouri commit is known for a high volume of attacks and a relentless pace.
Both Mendoza and Forrest have seemingly endless gas tanks, and their contrasting styles have led to a wide range of results in the past. Wrestling fans should expect the unexpected when these two collide on September 29 at Who's Number One.
2024 Fargo Final - 132 lbs
2024 U20 US Open Quarterfinal - 57 kg
2023 Carnahan Final - 126 lbs
